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Singapore

Singapore’s magic lies in its cosmopolitan feel and its clear desire to improve on the city in every possible way. Its transportation system is one of the best in the world – allowing visitors and residents to find their way around the city easily and efficiently. In addition, Singapore’s policy to turn its urban jungle into a true green jungle means that it almost has the look and feel of a huge garden.
Singapore’s Botanic Gardens, which were established in 1960, are so well-known that they have been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The gardens incorporate themed areas, lakes and endless laws. Step out to Gardens on the Bay, a modern fantasy-themed take on botanic gardens of a different kind. The garden “grows” SuperTrees, bio-domes that replicate climates from around the world, and a Cloud Forest, even equipped with a waterfall. A short trip out of the city takes visitors to delightful walking trails that burst with wildlife. Pay a visit to the MacRitchie Reservoir that offers walking trails in a jungle setting, including the TreeTop Walk that takes you across a long suspension bridge above the treetops.

Maharashtra

The beautiful state of Maharashtra is situated the north centre of Indian peninsula is bordered by the states of Karnataka, Goa, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh. The western cost of the state is splashed by the vast Arabian Sea. Maharashtra literally means the “Great State” or “Great Nation”. The name is believed to have been originated perhaps from the word Rathi, which means “Chariot driver” and “builders of chariot” who were called as “Maharathis” or “Fighting Force”. Known for its amazing natural beauty and rich cultural heritage, Maharashtra is one of the most industrialized states of India. Some of the prime cities of Maharashtra include Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Nashik, Shirdi, and Kolhapur.

Maharashtra is one of the most popular tourist destinations in India. Maharashtra tourism offers almost everything from pristine beaches, wildlife sanctuaries, hill stations, natural caves, waterfalls, to imposing forts, colourful festivals, ancient pilgrimage shrines, museums, and historical monuments that draw large number of travellers.

Tourism in Maharashtra is one of the fastest growing industries, which brings in a lot of foreign exchange and has led to the generation of employment in the state. In order to increase the influx of domestic and international tourists, Maharashtra tourism came up with some aggressive promotion campaigns and strategies. The department launched its “Maharashtra Unlimited” campaign in domestic and overseas markets to create awareness about tourism in Maharashtra and to popularize Maharashtra travel destinations.

Thailand

Thailand is a gorgeous country located at the centre of the Indochina peninsula in the mainland of South East Asia. The country shares borders with Laos and Cambodia in the East, Myanmar in the North, Anadman Sea in the west and with the Gulf of Thailand in the South. A mesmerizing destination, it covers an area of 513,120 sq kms.

This beautiful country is a potpourri of multiple cultures. From ascetic lifestyles of the monks to the throbbing nightlife and rave parties on the beaches, Thailand boasts of a wide spectrum of things.

The tropical beaches of Thailand attract throngs of visitors every year. You can get a tan on one of its many beaches or enjoy the many water sports available for those looking for the ultimate adrenaline rush. Also known for its massages, it may be a good idea to get a relaxing back massage from one of the masseuse by the beach.

Ornate Buddha deities and its glittering Thai temples are a major attraction here and the Wat Phra Kaew is an absolute don’t miss. There are many royal palaces that one can visit in Thailand. Sprawling gardens and beautiful architecture greet you at the abode of the royalty. One can also check out the ancient ruins at places like Ayuthaya and visit one of the many tiger temples in Thailand. Thailand is also known for its street food. It offers an opportunity to bite into different kinds of delicacies at roadside restaurants. The fruit platters being sold at every nook and corner are a must have.

From high lime stone cliffs and picturesque valleys to structures sitting on extinct volcanoes to beautiful wildlife reserves, there is something for everyone in Thailand.
Thailand has an estimated population of 67,200,000 people out of which 95% are Thai citizens, 2% are Burmese and 1.3% comprise other groups. While many minority languages like Lao, Islan and Malay are spoken in different provinces, the country’s official language is Thai.

Goa

The land of mellow sunshine and sandy beaches, flavourful cuisine and pungent feni, crumbling architecture right out of a bygone era, river cruises, water sports, hot air ballooning, all this and more is part and parcel of a holiday in the Indian Paradise known as Goa. With its geographical and cultural diversity, Goa has something to offer everyone. From the balmy sea breezes to the vanilla scented air of the spice farms, the tropical beaches to the cool Dudhsagar waterfalls*, panoramic ocean vistas or ancient man-made edifices, spicy cuisine to continental fare, luxurious five star hotels or little seaside shacks Goa can satisfy your appetite for almost anything.

A land which is said to have been created by Lord Parshuram, an avatar of Lord Vishnu, the creator God, Goa lies on the western coast of India in the Konkan region. Ruled by many dynasties over the centuries from Rashtrakutas to the Bahamani Muslims and most recently the Portuguese colonists, Goa has amalgamated the essence of each of these into one glorious whole.
Goa was liberated from the Portuguese in 1961 when the Indian government and a group of dedicated freedom fighters finally annexed it to India. It was initially annexed as a Union Territory, and later achieved statehood on the 30th of May 1987, when it became the 25th Indian state.

Kerala

Kerala is the land of kera or coconut. It is a never-ending array of coconut palms; sun blanched beaches… enchanting backwaters cruised by kettuvallams (rice barges); magical monsoon showers; rich diversity of flora and fauna; misty mountains of the Western Ghats; fragrance of spices and a plethora of art forms; fairs and festivals….. Welcome to God’s Own Country – Kerala.

Origin of Kerala has been linked to a legend, which says that Kerala rose up from the sea when Lord Parasurama threw his axe into it and the sea receded to bring up this narrow strip of land from underneath. Lord Parasurama, believed to be the sixth avatar of Lord Mahavishnu, threw his axe from Gokarnam southward across the ocean in rage and in repentance for his actions of killing the kshatriyas. The land of Kerala emerged from the waters of the Arabian Sea with the blessing of Varuna – the God of Oceans and Bhumidevi – the Goddess of Earth.

Kerala lies along the coastline, to the extreme southwest of the Indian peninsula. It is flanked by the Arabian Sea on the west and the mountains of the Western Ghats on the east. This land of Parasurama stretches north-south along a coastline of 580 km with a varying width of 35 to 120 km. Cascading delicately down the hills to the coasts covered by verdant coconut groves, the topography and physical characteristics change distinctly from east to west. The nature of the terrain and its physical features, divides an east west cross section of the State into three distinct regions- hills and valleys, midland and plains and the coastal region. Located between north latitudes 8018′ and 12048′ and east longitudes 74052′ and 72022′, the State of Kerala encompasses 1.18 per cent of the country.

The Western Ghats, bordering the eastern boundary of the State, form an almost continuous mountain wall, except near Palakkad where there is a natural mountain pass known as the Palakkad Gap. The average elevation of the Ghats is about 1500 meters above sea level, occasionally soaring to peaks of 2000 to 2500 meters. From the Ghats, the land slopes to the west on to the plains, into an unbroken coastline.